Getting Started
Using VoTech on Your Phone

Using VoTech on Your Phone

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Goal: Access VoTech from your phone for attendance and quick tasks.

VoTech is fully responsive — it works on any phone or tablet browser. No app download needed.

Getting Started on Mobile

  1. Open Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android)
  2. Go to votech.71five.org
  3. Sign in with your Google account
  4. Optional: Add to Home Screen for quick access

Adding to Home Screen

iPhone (Safari):

  1. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  2. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
  3. Tap Add

Android (Chrome):

  1. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right
  2. Tap Add to Home screen
  3. Tap Add

What Works Well on Mobile

  • Taking attendance — large tap targets designed for mobile use
  • Viewing the student roster — search and filter work on any screen size
  • Checking the dashboard — quick overview of today's activity
  • Daily check-ins — students and staff can complete check-ins on their phones

Tips for Mobile Use

TIP:

The attendance screen has extra-large buttons on mobile, specifically designed for quick tap-based marking during class time.

ℹ️ NOTE:

Some features like the Report Builder and Permission Matrix work better on a larger screen. For detailed reports and data exports, use a laptop or desktop.

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